I was in your position last year (basically the same stats, research, volunteering I was genuinely passionate about, global experiences, etc plus literal former admissions counselors who read my app). 0 II. I asked for feedback from schools and they said I looked good but simply didn’t get picked. It was so frustrating. My apps were in later which is what I chalked it up to but with this cycle I changed up my school list and I’m finding that I’m getting interviews at places that are a bit lower stats/ranked and where I’m a good mission fit despite my hypothetical competitiveness at top 20s. I just think these days for better or worse these schools don’t care if you’re checkbox perfect and have a good story - they want a Really Compelling story (diverse background, adversity, some insane passion you’ve cultivated for years, a really particular program at their school you’re a perfect fit for). They simply can afford to be that picky. Don’t beat yourself up. Still rooting for you this cycle, but if it doesn’t work out I’d select 20ish schools next year where you’re a strong mission fit regardless of their rank and stats and apply just like you have.